The Great Dorset Steam Fair

If you’re looking for an action packed day out for all the family, you’ll love the Great Dorset Steam Fair.

2018 sees the show in its 50th year and will take place from 23th - 27th August inclusive. You'll be amazed at the variety of exhibitions and the sheer scale of the show means that there is always something new to see. For the first time visitor seeing the Great Dorset Steam Fair can be quite an awe inspiring and impressive site - a sea of marquees and attractions.

You can watch steaming giants of the past being put through their paces; some hauling huge loads, others sawing planks or doing the farm work of long ago, such as driving ploughs, threshing or baling. One of the main features is the old time steam driven funfair. Annually, over 50 showmen's engines with their gleaming twisted brass can be seen generating.

So, if you're looking to come to stay in Dorset, and enjoy the Great Dorset Steam Fair, please use the search below...

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